Halfpenny - Eadgar Flower type
Features
| Issuer |
England
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Eadgar (959-975)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 959-973 |
| Value | ½ Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 315974 |
| References | Sp# 1140 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). Jeffrey James North. English Hammered Coinage. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom (4 volumes). |
Obverse
Legend around small cross pattée within inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + EΛDGΛR REX
Translation: King Eadgar
Reverse
Double floral spray on a solid horizontal line which divides the field, rosette of pellets below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
N D
AELFSTAN
Comments
Kings of All England (924-1158), Eadgar (959-975), Pre-reform coinage (959-973), Flower type halfpenny.
King in Mercia and Northumbria from 957, and King of all England 959-975, Eadgar was crowned King of England at Bath in 973 in the first coronation of an English King. His reign was largely free from Viking invasions, leading him to be given the sobriquet of 'The Peaceful'.
King in Mercia and Northumbria from 957, and King of all England 959-975, Eadgar was crowned King of England at Bath in 973 in the first coronation of an English King. His reign was largely free from Viking invasions, leading him to be given the sobriquet of 'The Peaceful'.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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